A WEIGHT LOSS diet tip recently published by scientists involves staying clear of this simple every day ingredient. Taking artificial sweeteners out of your weight loss plan will give you the best results, the report seems to suggest.

Author Dr. Ryan Zarychanski said: “"We found that data from clinical trials do not clearly support the intended benefits of artificial sweeteners for weight management."

Dr. Meghan Azad added: "Given the widespread and increasing use of artificial sweeteners, and the current epidemic of obesity and related diseases, more research is needed to determine the long-term risks and benefits of these products.”